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Owning Up to Lies and Learning to Tell the Truth

By Jasmine Brooke

One small lie grows bigger—can the truth mend the hurt and rebuild trust?

gentle relatable thought-provoking encouraging

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family

What is Owning Up to Lies and Learning to Tell the Truth about?

When a child tells a lie, it can feel difficult to admit what really happened. This gentle story explores why people sometimes hide the truth and what can happen when lies hurt others or damage trust. Young readers learn that being honest, saying sorry and taking responsibility are brave choices. With simple language and relatable situations, the book encourages children to think about their actions, understand other people’s feelings and discover how telling the truth can help repair friendships and family relationships.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2023

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